Miser Max was what they called him. First behind his back and then to his face. He used public transport if and when he ventured out of his house. He used meal coupons. The pensioner was wearing the same clothes for as long as he, or anyone else, could remember.…
A suit is to a man what a saree is to a woman. A good, well-cut suit should ideally mask your flaws, enhance your assets and make you look and feel good. Much like the right, well-draped saree does for a woman. Getting a good suit, with the right cut…
A few years ago I had to move from the city I was born and brought up in to another city. I was heartbroken. I would be leaving behind family, friends, my profession and more. I couldn’t bear to leave the city I had created so many memories…
As someone born and brought up in Bombay, now Mumbai, Ganesh Chaturthi wins hands down as my favourite festival. This 10-day festival starts on the fourth day of the Hindu lunar-solar calendar month Bhadrapad, which typically falls in the months of August or September. I eagerly await the annual arrival…
She could have been 75 years old, or maybe more. Or less. Nobody knew her real age and neither did Shanta Tai. Married at the age of 9 and a first time mother at 14, Shanta Tai had no idea when she was born. She had spent a lifetime…
Khoya, also known as Khoa, Khova, Kova or Mawa is the base for many a delicious Indian Mithais / Sweets. However, it is a tedious task to make khoya at home from scratch. A large quantity of milk has to be boiled for hours for it to reduce, solidify and…
Poha Chivda is a savory snack. If made using the right amount of ingredients it is also a relatively healthy snack option to much on, with your Tea or otherwise. You could eliminate using the Peanuts and Cashewnuts to make it completely healthy. Poha is flattened rice and also called…
The spring sun shone down brilliantly on the mountains and valley below. Little tufts of grass were fighting their way upwards from in between the crevices of the rocks. The Goats were grazing peacefully, enjoying the sweet new grass. The silence was punctuated by a weak bleat. A Goat jerked…
It is often said that it is a Man’s World. However, when it comes to clothing there is no doubt that it is Women who rule. Women are most definitely the luckier gender when it comes to the choices on offer in terms of clothing. Men are restricted to Trousers…
The flowers in the bridal chamber delicately perfumed the air. The crinkles of her gown assured her that it fell perfectly, discreetly flattering her shape. The hairdresser had cleverly woven her mother’s necklace into her hairdo, and she reached out to feel it once again. Lancy opened the drapes…